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AE03 ZDL

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,465 mi
Last recorded124,465 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZDL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,465 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust mount broken

steering idler has slight play

undershields fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 124,465 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust mount broken

steering idler has slight play

undershields fitted

Fail 7 May 2015 114,901 miles

Exhaust shield Loose

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 114,901 miles

Exhaust shield Loose

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 106,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Underbody corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Underbody corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front head lights deteriorating on light out-put

exshaust silencer peeling layers

Fail 18 Apr 2013 95,246 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front head lights deteriorating on light out-put

exshaust silencer peeling layers

Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

silencer slightly deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,303 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

silencer slightly deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2011 73,634 miles

front propshaft forward u/j excessively worn

slight damage to windscreen

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2011 73,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front propshaft forward u/j excessively worn

slight damage to windscreen

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,893 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 31,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,641 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 14,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,688 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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AE03 ZDL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 ZDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 ZDL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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